Ooredoo QPSCDSMD:ORDS -0.45%83 Gross Margin % is 58.25% as of Mar. 2026, which is 4% below its 10-year median of 60.67. GuruFocus rates DSMD:ORDS with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of ر.ق12.55 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 342 Telecommunication Services companies, Ooredoo QPSC ranks better than 61.11% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Ooredoo QPSC's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
DSMD:ORDS'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 58.39 Med: 60.67 Max: 67.46
Current: 58.39
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Ooredoo QPSC was 67.46%. The lowest was 58.39%. And the median was 60.67%.
DSMD:ORDS's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 61.11% of 342
companies
in the Telecommunication Services industry
Industry Median: 51.51
vs DSMD:ORDS: 58.39
Ooredoo QPSC had a gross margin of 58.25% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Ooredoo QPSC was -0.90% per year.
Warren Buffett believes that firms with excellent long term economics tend to have consistently higher margins.
Durable competitive advantage creates a high Gross Margin % because of the freedom to price in excess of cost. Companies can be categorized by their Gross Margin %
1. Greater than 40% = Durable competitive advantage
2. Less than 40% = Competition eroding margins
3. Less than 20% = no sustainable competitive advantage
Consistency of Gross Margin is key
Ooredoo QPSC had a gross margin of 58.25% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
Be Aware
If a company loses its competitive advantages, usually its gross margin declines well before its sales declines. Watching Gross Margin % and Operating Margin % closely helps avoid value trap situations.
Ooredoo QPSC Gross Margin % Related Terms
Ooredoo QPSC Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Ooredoo QPSC's Gross Margin % can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
DSMD:ORDS vs TMUS, VZ, T: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Telecom Services subindustry, Ooredoo QPSC's Gross Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Gross Margin % data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Ooredoo QPSC Gross Margin % vs Telecommunication Services Industry
For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, Ooredoo QPSC's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Ooredoo QPSC's Gross Margin % falls into.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
A positive Gross Profit is only the first step for a company to make a net profit. The gross profit needs to be big enough to also cover related labor, equipment, rental, marketing/advertising, research and development and a lot of other costs in selling the products.
Ooredoo QPSC (DSMD:ORDS) has a Gross Margin % of 58.25% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Ooredoo QPSC and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 60.67. Over the past decade, Ooredoo QPSC's Gross Margin % has ranged from 58.39 to 67.46. According to the industry distribution chart, Ooredoo QPSC ranks #133 out of 342 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 38.9%.
Is Ooredoo QPSC's Gross Margin % too high?
Ooredoo QPSC's current Gross Margin % of 58.25% is near median its 10-year median of 60.67. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 58.39 to a high of 67.46. The Telecommunication Services industry median Gross Margin % is 51.51. Ooredoo QPSC's value of 58.25% is 13.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Ooredoo QPSC ranks #133 out of 342 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Ooredoo QPSC has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ooredoo QPSC's Gross Margin % compare to TMUS and VZ?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, Ooredoo QPSC ranks #133 out of 342 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Ooredoo QPSC in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 51.51. Ooredoo QPSC's value of 58.25% is 13.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Ooredoo QPSC's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 58.39 to 67.46 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 60.67 vs. the industry median of 51.51, Ooredoo QPSC has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Gross Margin % for a Telecommunication Services company?
The median Gross Margin % among Telecommunication Services companies is 51.51, based on 342 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Gross Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Gross Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Ooredoo QPSC's current Gross Margin % of 58.25% is 13.1% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Gross Margin % mean?
A high Gross Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Ooredoo QPSC and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median Gross Margin % is 51.51 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ooredoo QPSC's current Gross Margin % is 58.25%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 60.67. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ooredoo QPSC stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ooredoo QPSC (DSMD:ORDS) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ر.ق12.55, compared to a current price of ر.ق13.20 — trading 5.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 58.25%, which is near median its 10-year median of 60.67 and 13.1% above the Telecommunication Services industry median of 51.51. Ooredoo QPSC's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Gross Margin % calculated?
Gross Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Ooredoo QPSC (DSMD:ORDS), the current Gross Margin % is 58.25% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Ooredoo QPSC (DSMD:ORDS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ooredoo QPSC stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ر.ق13.20 is trading 5.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of ر.ق12.55.
GuruFocus considers Ooredoo QPSC to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for DSMD:ORDS:
Gross Margin %: 58.25% (near median its 10-year median of 60.67)
GF Value™: ر.ق12.55 vs. price of ر.ق13.20 (5.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 13.1% above the Telecommunication Services median (#133 of 342)
No single metric tells the full story. See the DSMD:ORDS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
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